A.E. Matthews

A.E. Matthews

Deceased · Born: Nov 22, 1869 · Died: Jul 25, 1960

Personal Details

BornNov 22, 1869 Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

A.E. Matthews was a renowned British stage and film actor, born Alfred Edward Matthews on November 22, 1869, in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Nicknamed "Matty," he established himself on the British and American stage and in British films, initially working as a clerk in a London bookstore.

Inspired by Sir Henry Irving, the first actor to be knighted, who had worked at the same desk, Matthews dedicated his life to the theatre. He began his career as a "call boy" at the Princess Theatre, eventually earning acting roles and sharing the stage with notable actors like Ellen Terry.

Matthews made his Broadway debut in 1910 and went on to appear in numerous productions throughout his career, including "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "Peg o' My Heart." He appeared on Broadway a total of 15 times between 1910 and 1949, with his last appearance being in "Yes, M'Lord" alongside Elaine Stritch.

In addition to his stage work, Matthews also had a successful film career, making his debut in 1916 and appearing in over 40 movies between 1941 and 1960. Some of his notable film roles include "The Iron Duke," "Men Are Not Gods," "Quiet Wedding," and "Around the World in 80 Days."

Throughout his long and distinguished career, Matthews received critical acclaim for his performances, with one reviewer praising his "gentle, toothy" portrayal of a character in "The Breadwinner." He died on July 25, 1960, at the age of 90.

Career

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1960
Inn for Trouble
Inn for Trouble as Sir Hector Gore-Blandish
{"id":94756,"title":"The Ship Was Loaded","year":"1957","character":"Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey K.C.B.","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ship-was-loaded","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94756.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94756.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Ship Was Loaded
The Ship Was Loaded as Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey K.C.B.
{"id":32187,"title":"Doctor at Large","year":"1957","character":"Duke of Skye and Lewes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-at-large","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32187.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32187.jpg"},"released":1}
Doctor at Large
Doctor at Large as Duke of Skye and Lewes
{"id":82502,"title":"Loser Takes All","year":"1956","character":"Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/loser-takes-all","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82502.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
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Jumping for Joy
Jumping for Joy as Lord Reginald Cranfield
{"id":82466,"title":"Around the World in 80 Days","year":"1956","character":"Club Member","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/around-the-world-in-80-days-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dm19fje28b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dm19fje28b0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67029,"title":"Three Men in a Boat","year":"1956","character":"1st Old Gentleman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-men-in-a-boat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67029.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67029.jpg"},"released":1}
Three Men in a Boat
Three Men in a Boat as 1st Old Gentleman
{"id":186663,"title":"Dead by Morning","year":"1955","character":"Mr. Potts","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-by-morning","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186663.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Dead by Morning
Dead by Morning as Mr. Potts
{"id":67445,"title":"Aunt Clara","year":"1954","character":"Simon Hilton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/aunt-clara","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67445.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67445.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Aunt Clara
Aunt Clara as Simon Hilton
{"id":67283,"title":"Man with a Million","year":"1954","character":"Duke of Frognal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-with-a-million","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67283.jpg"},"released":1}
Man with a Million
Man with a Million as Duke of Frognal
{"id":67466,"title":"Tonight's the Night","year":"1954","character":"General O'Leary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tonights-the-night-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67466.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67466.jpg"},"released":1}
Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night as General O'Leary
{"id":67370,"title":"Young and Willing","year":"1954","character":"Harry Wicks, Mabel's beau","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/young-and-willing-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67370.jpg"},"released":1}
Young and Willing
Young and Willing as Harry Wicks, Mabel's beau
{"id":68116,"title":"Penny Princess","year":"1952","character":"Selby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/penny-princess","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68116.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
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{"id":68160,"title":"Made in Heaven","year":"1952","character":"Grandpa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/made-in-heaven-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68160.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":186782,"title":"The Passionate Sentry","year":"1952","character":"Sir Arthur Cornwall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-passionate-sentry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186782.jpg"},"released":1}
The Passionate Sentry
The Passionate Sentry as Sir Arthur Cornwall
{"id":187969,"title":"Something Money Can't Buy","year":"1952","character":"Lord Haverstock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/something-money-cant-buy-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187969.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187969.jpg"},"released":1}
Something Money Can't Buy
Something Money Can't Buy as Lord Haverstock
{"id":68281,"title":"The Magic Box","year":"1952","character":"Old Gentleman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-magic-box","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68281.jpg"},"released":1}
The Magic Box
The Magic Box as Old Gentleman
{"id":68392,"title":"Mr Drake's Duck","year":"1951","character":"Brig. Matthews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-drakes-duck-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68392.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Mr Drake's Duck
Mr Drake's Duck as Brig. Matthews
{"id":67977,"title":"Laughter in Paradise","year":"1951","character":"Sir Charles Robson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/laughter-in-paradise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67977.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67977.jpg"},"released":1}
Laughter in Paradise
Laughter in Paradise as Sir Charles Robson
{"id":68515,"title":"The Galloping Major","year":"1951","character":"Sir Robert Medleigh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-galloping-major","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68515.jpg"},"released":1}
The Galloping Major
The Galloping Major as Sir Robert Medleigh
{"id":69022,"title":"The Forbidden Street","year":"1949","character":"Mr. Bly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-forbidden-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69022.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
{"id":69230,"title":"The Amazing Mr. Beecham","year":"1949","character":"Lord Lister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-amazing-mr-beecham","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69230.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69072,"title":"Landfall","year":"1949","character":"Air Raid Warden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/landfall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69072.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69072.jpg"},"released":1}
Landfall
Landfall as Air Raid Warden
{"id":38575,"title":"Whisky Galore!","year":"1949","character":"Colonel Linsey-Woolsey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whisky-galore","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_38575.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_38575.jpg"},"released":1}
Whisky Galore!
Whisky Galore! as Colonel Linsey-Woolsey
{"id":69800,"title":"The Ghosts of Berkeley Square","year":"1947","character":"General Bristow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ghosts-of-berkeley-square","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69800.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
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{"id":70091,"title":"They Met at Midnight","year":"1946","character":"Charles Peterson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-met-at-midnight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70091.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70091.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
They Met at Midnight
They Met at Midnight as Charles Peterson
{"id":175266,"title":"They Came to a City","year":"1944","character":"Sir George Gedney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-came-to-a-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175266.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175266.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
They Came to a City
They Came to a City as Sir George Gedney
{"id":82963,"title":"A Lady Surrenders","year":"1944","character":"Pit Smith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-lady-surrenders-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82963.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82963.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14346,"title":"The Way Ahead","year":"1944","character":"Colonel Walmsley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-way-ahead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14346.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14346.jpg"},"released":1}
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead as Colonel Walmsley
{"id":175365,"title":"Escape to Danger","year":"1943","character":"Sir Thomas Leighton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/escape-to-danger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175365.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175365.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Escape to Danger
Escape to Danger as Sir Thomas Leighton
{"id":70202,"title":"The Man in Grey","year":"1943","character":"Auctioneer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-in-grey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70202.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70202.jpg"},"released":1}
The Man in Grey
The Man in Grey as Auctioneer (uncredited)
{"id":13635,"title":"The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp","year":"1943","character":"President of Tribunal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-life-and-death-of-colonel-blimp","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38ikvtrogc80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38ikvtrogc80.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71343,"title":"The Great Mr. Handel","year":"1942","character":"Charles Jennens","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-mr-handel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71343.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71343.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
The Great Mr. Handel
The Great Mr. Handel as Charles Jennens
{"id":70497,"title":"Thunder Rock","year":"1942","character":"Mr. Kirby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thunder-rock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70497.jpg"},"released":1}
Thunder Rock
Thunder Rock as Mr. Kirby
{"id":187377,"title":"Quiet Wedding","year":"1941","character":"Arthur Royd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quiet-wedding","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187377.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Quiet Wedding
Quiet Wedding as Arthur Royd
{"id":175654,"title":"This England","year":"1941","character":"(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/this-england","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175654.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175654.jpg"},"released":1}
This England
This England as (uncredited)
{"id":32502,"title":"'Pimpernel' Smith","year":"1941","character":"Earl of Meadowbrook","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pimpernel-smith","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32502.jpg"},"released":1}
'Pimpernel' Smith
'Pimpernel' Smith as Earl of Meadowbrook
{"id":73010,"title":"Men Are Not Gods","year":"1936","character":"Frederick Skeates","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/men-are-not-gods","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73010.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Men Are Not Gods
Men Are Not Gods as Frederick Skeates
{"id":74156,"title":"The Iron Duke","year":"1934","character":"Lord Hill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-iron-duke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74156.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
The Iron Duke
The Iron Duke as Lord Hill
{"id":67811,"title":"Meet Mr. Lucifer","year":"1953","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meet-mr-lucifer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67811.jpg"},"released":1}
1953